How do I switch the unit between standby and active?

The STANDBY button on the front panel can be used to switch the unit between standby and active. The LED above the switch indicates the status, with amber indicating standby and unlit indicating active.

What does the SYSTEM STATUS LED indicate?

The SYSTEM STATUS LED indicates the condition of the unit, with green indicating normal operation and red indicating a fault condition.

How do I connect the FreeSpace E4 to additional zones?

The ZONE OUT jacks on the back panel can be used to connect the E4 to additional zones, allowing for speaker connections and signal duplication.

Front Panel, Accessories, Back Panel, Signal out options, AC Power

FreeSpace® E4 Series II System Hardware Quick Reference Guide

Front Panel

Accessories

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4			AMP OUTPUTS			3
							SYSTEM
	1	2		3	4		STATUS		1


								STANDBY
							6
5		AUDIO SOURCES					6

	1	2		3	4		INPUT

USB

FreeSpace E4 Series II

Business Music System

1.STANDBY – The STANDBY button switches the unit between standby and active. The color of the LED above the switch indicates the status:

Amber = Unit is in standby Unlit = Unit is active

2.USB – A USB communications port (for future use)

3.SYSTEM STATUS – The SYSTEM STATUS LED indicates the condition of the unit.

Green = Normal Operation Red = Fault condition

4.AMP Outputs – These LEDs work in pairs (1 and 2, 3 and 4) and indicate the operating status of the four amplifier output channels.

5.AUDIO SOURCES – These LEDs indicate the operating status of the four input sources:

Green = Good signal Amber = Low signal

Red = Input signal clipping

6.DIRECT INPUT – The color of this LED indicates the condition of the source connected to the DIRECT IN/CONTROL connector on the rear panel. Amber = Active bypass

Unlit = Normal operation

The following accessories are shipped with the E4 unit in the FreeSpace E4 System Accessory Kit (PC030105).

• 2-terminal input connectors (6) – For wiring sensing microphones

• 3-terminal input connectors (2) – For wiring equipment to the MIC/LINE 3 input

• 4-terminal input connectors (3) – For wiring equipment to the AUX/OUT CONTROL, MIC/PAGE/LINE 4, and DIRECT IN/CONTROL inputs

• 2-terminal output connectors (5) – For wiring speaker cables to the AMP OUT connections

• Rubber feet (4) – For installing the E4 unit on a level surface

• Replacement voltage label (2) – Used on OUTPUT VOLTAGE selection switch

• FreeSpace system Installer™ software CD

Note: Please see sections 3.0 and 4.0 of the FreeSpace E4 Business Music System Owner’s Guide for unit placement guidelines, rack-mounting instructions, detailed connection information, and troubleshooting information.

Back Panel

	SENSE MICROPHONES						2
1	ZONE 1	ZONE 2	ZONE 3		ZONE 4		RS232
1				4		7	8
	1	2		4		7	8
	WALL PLATE CONNECTIONS
3			REMOTE			ZONE4	HOLD/
3			ON/OFF			LINE OUT PBX OUT
			ON/OFF			LINE OUT PBX OUT
	3	4
							12V
5			AUDIO SOURCES
5	LINE 1	LINE 2	AUX MIC/		PAGE/ MIC/		DIRECT IN/
	LINE 1	LINE 2	LINE 3			LINE4	CONTROL
			LINE 3			LINE4	CONTROL
						PTT	PTT

				RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK		RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE	ON	10
					DO NOT OPEN	NE PAS OUVRIR	ON
USE ONLY CLASS 2 WIRING							POWER
6		ZONE OUT					POWER
	1		2				OFF
					9		OFF
CONNECTOR					9
ORIENTATION		ZONE OUT		OUTPUT
	3		4	VOLTAGE				11
				70V	100V			11
						100/120V~AC T6.25A, L250V
						220/240V~AC T3.15A, L250V
				DO NOT SWITCH		50/60Hz
			WHILE POWER IS ON			300W MAX
®							12
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LISTED 917D	TüV Rheinland		Sicherheit
AUDIO
EQUIPMENT					400 Watt System Electronics
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following conditions: (1)This device may not cause				Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA 01701-9168
harmful interference and (2)this device must accept any interference				Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA 01701-9168
received,including interference which may cause undesired operation.					Made in the U.S.A.
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class A Spec.					Made in the U.S.A.

Signal out options

7.ZONE 4 LINE OUT – A line-level output that duplicates the program mate- rial from LINE 4. May be used to feed another amplifier installed for a large zone. Use the 12V control output to connect to Bose® amplifier sequence inputs.

8.MUSIC ON HOLD/PBX OUT – Connect to Music on Hold input of PBX.

AC Power	OUTPUT
	VOLTAGE
9. OUTPUT VOLTAGE setting (70/100V) – Check the	70V	100V

System controls

1.SENSE MICROPHONES – Input connectors for sensing microphones used with the Auto Volume feature. Connect Bose® Auto Volume Kit.

2.RS-232 – Standard RS-232 communications

	port. Provides a communications interface for a	5
	port. Provides a communications interface for a	9
	PC running FreeSpace system Installer soft-	9
	PC running FreeSpace system Installer soft-	4
	ware. The Installer software is used to configure	8
	the E4 hardware.	3
	the E4 hardware.	RX IN
		7

RX OUT

3.WALL PLATE CONNECTION – Connect to User Interface Kit or Auto Volume Interface Kit.

4.REMOTE ON/OFF – Connect momentary switch for remotely operated standby.

Audio source inputs

5.AUDIO SOURCE Connections LINE1/LINE2 – Unbalanced audio inputs

AUX MIC/LINE 3 – Balanced audio input with phantom power PAGE/MIC/LINE 4 – Balanced audio input with phantom power DIRECT IN/CONTROL – Balanced (DSP bypass at max. power)

Amplifier outputs

6. ZONE OUT 1/2/3/4 – Speaker connections for four zones.

Connect cables from up to four zones to the AMP OUT jacks.	+
Connect cables from up to four zones to the AMP OUT jacks.	–
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Installer’s Note: Disconnect power from the E4 unit WHILE POWER IS ON before changing the OUTPUT VOLTAGE setting.

To change the OUPUT VOLTAGE setting, remove the label, change the switch setting and replace the label. Additional labels are supplied in the accessory kit.

Installer’s Note: Changing this setting requires a corresponding change

to the fuse box configuration: 70V is selected for 100-120VAC; 100V is selected for 220-240VAC.

10.POWER ON/OFF – Switches AC power on or off.

11.Fuse box with AC voltage configuration indicator

Installer’s Note: The fuse box configuration must be coordinated with

the 70/100V OUTPUT VOLTAGE setting: 70V should be selected for 100-120VAC; 100V should be selected for 220-240VAC.

The fuse box is configured at the factory according to the specifications of your order. Should you need to replace the fuse, follow these steps:

	a. Using a thin screwdriver blade,	Voltage
	open the fuse box. Pull out the	Voltage
	open the fuse box. Pull out the	selection
	drawer and remove the fuse.	indicator

b. Insert a new fuse of the same type
and rating into the fuse box drawer.	Fuse
	Fuse

c. Slide the fuse box drawer back into the fusebox.

12.AC line cord jack – AC line cord connection. Insert the proper line cord for the AC voltage used in your region.

Turn the connector over and insert it into the appropriate AMP OUT jack.

Bose E4 Front Panel, Accessories, Back Panel, Signal out options, AC Power, System controls

Models: E4